Administrator Guide

Enroll a proximity card with Identity Automation on ThinOS
You can enroll the proximity card with Identity Automation on ThinOS. This enrollment is a one-time event for the user. After the
proximity card is enrolled on one ThinOS client, you do not need to enroll your proximity card on other ThinOS clients.
About this task
Configure the Identity Automation authentication on ThinOS.
Steps
1. Connect a proximity card reader to the ThinOS client.
2. Tap the proximity card on the reader.
The proximity card is automatically recognized as an unenrolled card and a dialog box appears prompting you to enroll the
proximity card.
3. Click Yes.
4. When prompted, enter the Active Directory username and password.
After successful authentication, the username and password are saved. You are automatically connected to the remote
session.
Use a proximity card for sign-on with Identity Automation on
ThinOS
After you have enrolled the proximity card, you can use it to securely access your remote session. As an administrator, you can
determine how often the user is prompted for their password or PIN when using the proximity card.
Prerequisites
● Ensure that you have configured the Identity Automation authentication on ThinOS.
● Ensure that you have enrolled the proximity card with Identity Automation.
Steps
1. Connect a proximity card reader to the ThinOS client.
2. Tap the proximity card on the reader.
After successful authentication, you are automatically logged in to the remote session.
If you are away for sometime and attempt to tap in the proximity card again, you may be prompted for either the password
or PIN.
Use a proximity card to secure the remote session with Identity
Automation on ThinOS
To secure your remote session, tap the proximity card and lock the thin client. When you return within the configurable timeout
period, you only need to tap the card again to access the session.
Prerequisites
● Ensure that you have configured the Identity Automation authentication on ThinOS.
● Ensure that you have enrolled the proximity card with Identity Automation.
Steps
1. Tap the proximity card on the reader that is connected to the ThinOS client.
The thin client is locked, and the remote session is secured.
2. When you return within the configured timeout period, tap the proximity card again on the reader.
After successful authentication, you are automatically logged in to the remote session.
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Configuring third-party authentication settings